HNK Gorica edges out Sibenik in a thrilling match
Velika Gorica, Croatia. HNK Gorica beat Sibenik 2-1 in a vibrant match decided in the final minutes. The visitors dominated possession for most of the game, but the home side were more effective in attack and took their chances to secure the win.
The first goal of the match came in the 42nd minute when M. Ndockyt capitalized on a pass from D. Stiglec to put HNK Gorica ahead. Sibenik tried to react, but couldn’t find the back of the net until the 90th minute, when J. Vasilj equalized with a goal that filled his team with hope.
However, Sibenik’s joy was short-lived. In stoppage time, D. Mikanovic scored the winning goal for HNK Gorica after an assist from M. Kolar. The victory leaves HNK Gorica with a bittersweet taste, as despite taking the three points, the match was marked by constant fouls and numerous yellow cards.
Statistics:
* HNK Gorica: 40% possession, 6 shots (3 on target, 2 off target), 0 corners, 12 fouls, 4 yellow cards, 0 red cards
* Sibenik: 60% possession, 11 shots (4 on target, 4 off target), 8 corners, 9 fouls, 1 yellow card, 0 red cards
Key events:
* Minute 33: M. Maloca (HNK Gorica) receives a yellow card.
* Minute 42: M. Ndockyt (HNK Gorica) scores the first goal of the game, assisted by D. Stiglec.
* Minute 50: M. Slogar (HNK Gorica) receives a yellow card.
* Minute 73: M. Kolar (HNK Gorica) and O. Bakic (Sibenik) receive yellow cards.
* Minute 76: D. Mikanovic (HNK Gorica) scores the second goal of the match, assisted by M. Kolar.
* Minute 90: J. Vasilj (Sibenik) scores Sibenik’s only goal, assisted by None.
* Minute 90: M. Ndockyt (HNK Gorica) receives a yellow card.
Substitutions hnk gorica: at minute 46 M. Slogar came in and J. Prsir went out., at minute 73 D. Pavlovic came in and L. Kapulica went out., at minute 74 V. Majstorovic came in and M. Slogar went out., at minute 88 T. Majic came in and D. Mikanovic went out., at minute 90 L. Vrzic came in and M. Kolar went out.
Substitutions sibenik: at minute 46 J. Vasilj came in and J. Majic went out., at minute 63 I. Bakovic came in and M. Prekodravac went out., at minute 89 I. Laca came in and T. Kolega went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
HNK Gorica
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Sibenik
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